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Have had second bout of treatment today but find it difficult to relax shoulders, would appreciate any tips/advice?
Hi, a member of my household has lateral tested positive. I've had my lumpectomy in October and have just had my second cycle of chemotherapy on Friday. I've immediately put myself in isolation in the bedroom. What else can I do. I'm at a loss. Any...
Having been diagnosed with er+ breast cancer, I have had a lumpectomy in Dec including full axillary clearance. Having received clear margins and 1 out of 18 positive lymph nodes I have been told that I need chemo and do not qualify for oncotest due to...
Hi everyone, I hoping someone can help, is it normal for my scalp to hurt when my chemo has stopped (1.11.21) and my hair is regrowing? It is only a small area on my crown that is painful and the hair growing back there is growing slower, my family...
Hi I have been trying to get an accurate diagnosis of my bone pain and after scans and blood tests I am nearly there. Although there is little evidence that I have found that oncologists will admit to I am lucky to have a very supportive GP who has...
Good Morning I have 2 different types of breast cancer , I am due on the 31/01 to have a double mastectomy and reconstruction. Is there anything that I need to take into hospital to make my life easier, like button up nighty ?? Long mobile cord ?...
Hi all I have just completed my 4 3 x weekly sessions of EC without experiencing any terrible side effects. After my 3 week break I will undergo 12 weekly Paclitaxel treatments. Can I please ask if any of you have had the same treatment how your transition...
Hey I’m currently halfway through my radiotherapy and my underarm is going really sore. Could someone tell me what the best deodorant is to use please thanks xx
Hi All! I'm relatively new to all this. I was diagnosed with Grade 3 Invasive Breast Cancer a month ago, Hormone Negative and still awaiting HER2 results but probably going to be Triple Negative. I have my appointment for treatment plan on Wednesday...
Hello anyone out there with knowledge of this test please? I was not offered it and not sure if it would be of benefit to me as I have now completed my treatment. However, I am HER2 neg, ER8 and PR0. I have got a bit muddled with the grades and stages...
